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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the right splash shield cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) shield (1). Do Not use a pry bar.
6. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the CKP sensor.
8. Remove the CKP sensor from the block face.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the CKP sensor to the block.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts that hold the CKP sensor to the block face.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Install the CKP sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8 L.
6. Install the right splash shield cover.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform the Crankshaft Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Programming and Relearning
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the right splash shield cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) shield (1). Do Not use a pry bar.
6. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the CKP sensor.
8. Remove the CKP sensor from the block face.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the CKP sensor to the block.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts that hold the CKP sensor to the block face.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Install the CKP sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8 L.
6. Install the right splash shield cover.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform the Crankshaft Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Programming and Relearning
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.